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Accenture Federal Services (AFS) has awarded the title of 2022 Small Business of the Year to Bravium Consulting, Inc, a minority-owned IT consultancy based in Rockville, Maryland. AFS CEO John Goodman praised Bravium for its exceptional contract performance, particularly in areas involving the Department of Labor and the IRS. Bravium has also been recognized as a ServiceNow Americas Partner of the Year and collaborates with AFS to deliver AI-powered workflow solutions. AFS emphasizes its commitment to supporting small, underrepresented businesses to enhance client service delivery.

Accenture (NYSE: ACN) and Sitecore are strengthening their partnership to help organizations adapt to rapidly changing market demands. The collaboration aims to enhance customer interactions through innovative digital experiences. With over 250 engagements across 21 countries, the partnership leverages Accenture’s industry expertise and Sitecore’s digital experience management software. Executives report that swift customer changes require businesses to rethink their product offerings and operations. This strategic alliance positions both companies to better serve clients like CNH Industrial and Iveco Group.

Accenture reports that businesses adopting life-centric strategies can achieve a revenue growth rate nine percentage points higher than their peers. The insights are based on a study of over 1,700 executives, highlighting the need for companies to adapt to rapidly changing customer values. Findings indicate that such companies are three times more likely to excel in speed-to-market and five times more likely to enhance customer lifetime value. The report outlines five essential strategies for success, underscoring the growing importance of understanding customer needs amidst economic and social instability.

Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has been recognized as the overall Leader and Star Performer in the Everest Group's PEAK Matrix® for Data and Analytics (D&A) Service Provider 2022 for the fourth consecutive year. The report highlights Accenture's strong market impact and capabilities, ranking highest among 30 service providers. Key strengths include its Solutions.AI suite, commitment to responsible AI, and strategic partnerships. The emphasis on innovation and AI-driven transformation is expected to enhance client value and market presence.

Accenture (NYSE: ACN) and Atlassian (NASDAQ: TEAM) have established a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing enterprise agility for organizations. This collaboration will leverage Atlassian's software tools, including Jira and Jira Align, to improve productivity and collaboration for clients like Belong, part of Telstra. The partnership has already seen over 100 global engagements and aims to drive innovation by integrating technology investments with agile business practices. Both companies emphasize the importance of continuous transformation and client-focused solutions in a rapidly changing business landscape.

Accenture Federal Services (AFS), a subsidiary of Accenture (NYSE: ACN), has secured a $189 million contract with the CDC to enhance its cloud capabilities over a period of three years. This contract aims to modernize the CDC's IT systems and facilitate their migration to a secure cloud environment, enhancing public health data access and overall operational efficiency. AFS plans to leverage its specialized skills and public health experience to support the CDC in achieving its cloud adoption goals.

A new Accenture report highlights the growing demand for secure and intuitive digital government services, with 39% of respondents favoring increased digital interaction compared to 29% in 2019. However, 53% find public service access frustrating, and only 36% find interactions intuitive. The report underscores the need for simple processes to improve customer experiences. Additionally, over 20% of respondents lack high-speed internet, emphasizing the importance of non-digital options. The survey involved 5,500 consumers and 3,000 public service workers across multiple countries.

Accenture and Google Cloud announced an expansion of their global partnership, committing to grow talent and enhance joint capabilities. The focus is on developing solutions leveraging AI, data analytics, and cybersecurity to help clients digitally transform. Accenture will increase Google Cloud certifications to 15,000, and new global innovation hubs will be established. This partnership has already seen successful implementations, such as Lendlease's Podium Property Insights platform aimed at optimizing space utilization and improving employee experiences.